Tuesday, August 7

If you really want to sever ties with the way you live now - the environment, the technology, the language, the food, the way of living - then one of the first things you have to do is give up your smartphone. With that in mind, I'll be switching mine off this Sunday for four whole weeks. It's part of a commitment to totally immerse ourselves in another culture. My husband, two kids and I are packing our bags and winging our way to France to immerse in simple French living.

I've always wanted to show our children this lifestyle. One that I learned as a child from my French mother. And there's no better time than the present. We found this great 18th century French farmhouse in Provence.

Our gîte (an independent house typically an old farmworkers' cottage or converted barn) is on working French farm perfect for the kids. It's only a short walk into the charming town of Vaison-la-Romaine in Provence. The town is well known for having one of the best organic weekly food markets in France.

I will be capturing the inside stories of simple French living....from life at the cafés, decorating ideas inspired by restaurants, ateliers and farmhouses we visit, recipes from the locals and much more. All will be shared here upon our return. So share with me which culture you would like to immerse yourself in and why. I would love to hear your thoughts!

About Me

White Space. Time to just be, not just do. Enjoy the moment, not stress over our ‘To Do’ lists. Laugh. Read a good book. Cook with our kids. Explore. Give. Know our purpose and live it with passion.

White Space moments are those ordinary moments in everyday life that can bring tremendous joy. The hard part is we often overlook them while being human doers instead of human beings.

But slowing down, simplifying, and living in the moment is something we’re all yearning for.

It's the reason I created Maison Rêve. After building a successful Marketing career in my 20's and 30's, I couldn't understand why I still felt unfulfilled no matter what accomplishments I achieved. >br>Inspired by the simple values passed down to our family by my French mother while growing up in Montréal, one day I left my career behind to find myself.

My vision is to inspire our American culture to slow down and shift our values. To live fully in the moment. And pass this lifestyle on to our children.